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The days when both Merseyside clubs dominated English football seems a lifetime ago, but that will not diminish the occasion at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, nor will either set of supporters be feeling particularly confident. However, Marco Silva’s initial attempt at ending a vicennial winless record at Anfield looks set to deliver an unforgettable encounter. The 2017/18 Anfield encounter saw...

Goodison Park, or The Grand Old Lady as it’s affectionately known, has been the home of the Toffees for more than 120 years. First opened on 24 August 1892, this revered ground was the first major football stadium built in England. From being the first league venue to be visited by a royal monarch, to the revolutionary features such as...

The Dixie Dean Hotel has made headline news on a national newspaper website regarding our plans to create the UK’s first Football Quarter. The MailOnline wrote about Signature Living’s proposed ideas for Victoria Street on 20 September, revealing the exciting plans for the street that separates the soon-to-be complete Dixie Dean Hotel and the hugely successful Shankly Hotel to a...

Initially formed as St Domingo FC, the history and origins that surround Everton Football Club are truly fascinating. From how the club were formed, to the journey they took towards securing Goodison Park and the evolution of the kit, there is so much Everton Football Club history to dive into. In their 138 years of existence, Everton have spent only...

Years before Graeme Le Saux and Matt Le Tissier became household names, Elie Hurel was the first man from the Channel Islands to play football in the English First Division. His journey, from being orphaned as a child, to lining up alongside the legendary Dixie Dean at Goodison Park, is a truly unique and remarkable story. Delve into this amazing...

There's a lot more to Everton than the star players that have graced the pitch at Goodison and the shiny trophies in the cabinet, the Toffees have been hugely influential and innovative in the footballing world. From always striving to be the best, to establishing new rules, becoming one of the founder members of the League and being the original...

The 15 mile-long Wirral Peninsula has been the birthplace and home of millions of proud Northerners for thousands of years. But it seems there’s something in the water of the Merseyside borough, with a number of notable names claiming the area as their home. From the iconic footballer Dixie Dean, to world-renowned actor Daniel Craig, the celebrity count of The...

The area that surrounds Goodison Park and the iconic Everton Football Club share a lot more than just the same name. The club and the city of Liverpool have been connected for over one hundred years, developing around each other. So, we thought we’d show you some of the historic sites around Liverpool and explore how the city's history has...

Bringing football fans a special treat this summer, don't miss The Art of Football in Liverpool. This June and July, the city will explore football from a whole new angle. You can look forward to a string of creative events and exhibitions. The season will explore the culture and social fabric to "the beautiful game" in a new, exciting way....

A legend of the beautiful game and a true gentleman, we take a look at some of the most iconic and best Dixie Dean videos that show a true legend in action. Still the owner of countless records and trophies, Dixie Dean was known for his incredible skill with the ball, both with his feet and his head! The greatest...